About the Role
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer (SDE 1) with a strong foundation in Java to join our growing backend team. This role is ideal for engineers with 1+ year of experience who are curious, driven, and eager to work on complex, high-scale systems from day one.
You will contribute to the development of secure, scalable backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Expect strong mentorship, fast learning, and meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
● Write clean, testable, and efficient code in Java (Spring Boot).
● Collaborate with senior engineers to build and maintain backend microservicesAPIs, and platform enhancements.
● Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and product grooming.
● Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production and staging under guidance.
● Contribute to internal tools, platform improvements, and documentation.
● Learn and apply best practices in security, scalability, and cloud-first development.
What We’re Looking For
● 1+ year of experience in backend development (internships or full-time).
● Strong foundation in Java and backend fundamentals (OOPs, REST, DBs).
● Familiarity with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and RDBMS (PostgreSQL preferred).
● Good understanding of version control (Git), basic CI/CD, and debugging practices.
● A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
● Clear communication, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn and grow in a product-focused environment.
Nice to Have
● Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) or CI/CD tools.
● Past experience in fintech, SaaS, or working on APIs/platforms.
● Side projects, open-source contributions, or coding competition participation.
● Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architecture.
Why Join Us?
● Work with seasoned engineers and fintech leaders on mission-critical systems.
● Learn rapidly in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
● Build for scale, security, and performance from Day 1.
● Be part of a growing team solving real-world financial problems with impact.
Interview process (F2F only)
1. Round 1(60 Mins)- Evaluate fundamental programming skills, logical thinking, backend, and Java basics.
2. Round 2(45-60 Mins)-Evaluate understanding of backend systems, basic service architecture, and technical growth potential in a real-world context.
3. Round 3 [optional,30 mins] with CTO - To understand overview of experience, general attitude and motivation.
4. Round 4 [HR round] - Org culture ft
Skills Required
- 1+ year of backend development experience, including internships or full-time experience
- Strong foundation in Java, object-oriented programming, REST, and databases
- Familiarity with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and relational databases; PostgreSQL preferred
- Understanding of Git, basic CI/CD, and debugging practices
- Proactive mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Clear communication, curiosity, and willingness to learn and grow
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, or CI/CD tools
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, APIs, or platform development
- Side projects, open-source contributions, or coding competition participation
- Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architecture
What We Do
Magnifire Technologies is a Pune-based technology and talent partner that helps businesses build products and grow teams. Its services span custom software and product engineering, web and mobile applications, backend and API development, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML solutions, quality assurance, and technical recruitment. It also offers CareerAgent, an AI-supported job-search product, alongside client services supporting businesses from initial concept through delivery and scale.
